Lead Digital Controls and Embedded Software Engineer

Eaton Corporation • Raleigh, NC

8d • $105,000 - $154,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Lead Digital Controls and Embedded Software Engineer you will support our product development and design of our high-power three-phase UPS’s. This role also supports products in our Energy Storage, Battery and Data Center Power Distribution product lines. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing and designing advanced real-time DSP algorithms for advanced power conversion applications in the power quality industry.

The role includes all aspects of product design life cycle from concept to production as part of a global, dynamic, multi-disciplinary team. If you have a passion for design of power electronics-centric controls design and development, this role is for you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 5 years work industry work experience in real-time digital controls and algorithms for power electronics or industrial products … OR…
• MS in Electrical or related Engineering degree from an accredited institution with minimum 3 years of industry work experience in real-time digital controls and algorithms for power electronics or industrial products … OR ….
• PhD in Electrical or related engineering degree from an accredited institution with minimum 1 years of industry work experience in real-time digital controls and algorithms for power electronics or industrial products.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.”
• Candidate will not need sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Masters' degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Design experience with UPS and/or power electronic products .
• Experience in new product development.
• Experience with Hardware in Loop real time simulators such as OPAL-RT.
• Extensive knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink tools including Control Toolbox, StateFlow, Optimization Verification & Filter Designs
• Strong academic understanding of analog & digital control theory along with digital filter designs
• Experience in design of closed loop control systems.
• Knowledge of three phase electrical power systems.
• Knowledge and experience in C/C++ coding.
• Strong academic understanding of analog & digital control theory along with digital filter designs.
• Previous Coursework in power electronics .
• Work in lab environment around high voltage where safety awareness is critical.
• Strong project management skills .
• Must possess effective and verbal communications skills.
• Must possess good organizational and prioritization skills to maintain and address multiple assigned projects and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Successfully launch critical power infrastructure products that meet customer requirements and Eaton safety, quality, reliability, cost and schedule commitments.
• Leverage your skill and experience by giving guidance and leadership to other technical project team members.
• Work with global product development teams to solve problems related to performance, functionality, safety, reliability, quality and component availability.
• Develop mathematical models and algorithms for advanced DSP controls of electronic power conversion products.
• Evaluate competing controls architectures, designs to select the best suited for the application.
• Apply controls theory to design controllers to achieve target product performance.
• Develop simulations using MATLAB/Simulink simulation environment and verify control designs through simulations.
• Validate designs using Real time simulation systems such as OPAL-RT.
• Participate as team member in new product development projects (uninterruptible power systems, energy storage and advanced technology products) while meeting schedule, cost and product performance goals. Interface closely with cross-functional team members.
• Review product development requirement specifications including product management and customer requirements.
• Analyze, design and assist in testing/troubleshooting control system software used in uninterruptible power systems and other power quality products.
• Apply best engineering practices and decision making for advanced technical problem solving.
• Foster an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level